8 Foods Responsible for Weight Gain

With reports suggesting that more than 70 percent of Americas adult population is obese, it has alarmed the entire world on the fallen level of fitness and various diseases. Obesity itself is actually now considered a disease. It can become one of the triggering factors of many lifestyle related diseases and ailments including stroke, heart attack, blood pressure problems, diabetes etc. Also it can create a sense of low esteem especially teenagers and girls who want to look fit and healthy.

There are numerous factors behind the rising obesity in the world; one of the major causes is the diet that we are taking. Let us discuss about some food items which increase the chance of weight gain and must be avoided if you are considering losing weight.

Alcohol & Beer
Alcohol is a major contributing factor behind weight gain and obesity. Although all the alcohol products are known for weight gain, beer is especially notorious for high weight gain. It contains high calories, carbohydrates and fat, all of which are known agents behind weight gain. A beer bottle contains 153 calories and has high carbohydrate content.

Donuts
Donuts and especially the sugar coated ones are known for weight gain. Many people have relied on diets on donuts for weight gain and have succeeded in the same. It is because donuts are filled with carbohydrates and the sugar coating provides extra calories. It is hence better to avoid if you want to lose weight. Also donuts do not provide much of nutritional content and a single donut contains about 192 calories.

French Fries
French fries taste great and are hard to resist. French fries are nothing but carbohydrates and fats. Also a medium plate of French fries come laden with 271 calories and hence is one of the things to totally avoid for preventing weight gain.

Fruit Juice
Fruit juice may sound healthy as people insist on eating fruits and vegetables to prevent weight gain. However having fruit juice is not as healthy as eating a fruit which contain more nutrition. 100 percent fruit juice contains only carbohydrates. A 10 oz orange juice contains 140 calories.

Potato Chips
Potatoes are laden with carbohydrates and can lead to weight gain even if one consumes it in baked or mashed form. Fried potatoes on the other hand contain additional fat and hence add weight. 1oz of potato chip is loaded with a whooping 150 calories and is hence it is best to forfeit potato chips to prevent weight gain.

Processed Meat
Processed meat must be avoided as they can lead to weight gain as well as may lead heart related ailments including heart attacks and stroke. 3 medium slices of potatoes contain 14 calories.

Soda
Soda is considered to be one of the main reasons behind weight gain as it is packed with calories, contains caffeine and contain no nutrition. 1 can of carbonated beverage contain 137 calories.

Whole Dairy Products
Whole milk and other dairy product contain high amounts of fat and carbohydrates. Although it also contains good amount of proteins, it is best to drink low fat or non fat milk instead of whole milk. One cup of whole milk contains 150 calories.

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